Judge Upholds Right to Report on Nike Discrimination Documents

The Oregonian/OregonLive wins legal battle to publish allegations of decades-long misconduct at Nike, including executive involvement.

A federal judge ruled that The Oregonian/OregonLive can report on documents related to a sex discrimination lawsuit against Nike, affirming the news organization's First Amendment rights.
The documents reveal decades of alleged discrimination, harassment, and misconduct at Nike, including inappropriate behavior by executives.
The Oregonian/OregonLive obtained the documents in January from an attorney who inadvertently disclosed them, sparking a legal battle with Nike.
The documents include surveys from women at Nike detailing their experiences with sexual harassment and discrimination, leading to executive departures and company changes in 2018.
Nike has appealed the ruling, maintaining a zero tolerance policy for discrimination while facing ongoing legal challenges and public scrutiny.